21.   Investors also welcomed data from the Labor Department showing that first-time unemployment claims dropped for the third straight week.

22.   Investors are welcoming the merger.

23.   Investors often welcome slower growth because it reduces the risk of inflation.

24.   Investors welcome low inflation, which preserves the value of the fixed income stream from bonds.

25.   Investors welcomed news of the resignations as a sign Nomura is moving to put the scandal behind it.

26.   Investors welcomed the agreement between Telekom and the government, which was expected.

27.   Investors welcomed the news and bonds rose for the first time in three days.

28.   Investors welcomed the news because it suggests the Federal Reserve could refrain from raising interest rates next week.

29.   Investors welcomed the news, pushing interest rates lower.

30.   Investors welcomed the news, sending stocks and bonds surging, though rising oil prices later dampened their enthusiasm.